Management Team
EcoCeres is founded and led by a team of experienced, accomplished and entrepreneurial experts, who share the goal of making a lasting impact on the energy sector and the world.
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Mr. Alan CHANCo-Chairman- Alan Chan Ying-lung, a distinguished veteran business executive and visionary strategist with an esteemed reputation in the corporate world, has been appointed as Co-Chairman of EcoCeres effective January 15, 2025. Alan’s wealth of experience and expertise positions him to guide the company towards a future characterized by sustainability and innovation.
- Currently serving as the Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer at The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas), Alan is widely recognized for his exceptional investment acumen and unwavering dedication to fostering impactful ventures. His strategic insights and leadership have played a pivotal role in driving Towngas towards success in the energy sector.
- In addition to his role at Towngas, Alan holds the position of Managing Partner at Full Vision Capital Limited, where he leverages his extensive knowledge to drive strategic investments. Furthermore, as a Founding Investor and Strategic Shareholder in various green-economy ventures, including EcoCeres, EnerVenue, StarFive, and Towngas Lifestyle, Alan has demonstrated his commitment to advancing sustainability and innovation in the industry.
- A staunch advocate of the ethos “Doing well by doing good,” Alan embodies a deep belief in the transformative power of business to drive positive change in society. His passion for sustainability and innovation is evident in his active involvement in nurturing solutions and technologies at the forefront of the green energy sector.
- With his profound industry insights, strategic foresight, and unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, Alan Chan Ying-lung stands as a driving force behind the success and growth of EcoCeres. His dedication to propelling progress towards a greener and more sustainable future continues to inspire positive change and shape a more environmentally conscious world for generations to come.
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Mr. James TAMCo-Chairman- James Tam has over 25 years of experience in investments and corporate finance. He joined Bain Capital in 2019 and is currently a Partner in the Private Equity team focusing on Greater China. Prior to joining Bain Capital, Mr. Tam was the Head of Asia Pacific Mergers & Acquisitions at Morgan Stanley.
- Tam is now responsible for leading and managing Bain Capital Private Equity’s investments in the industrials and new energy sectors, and he is currently a board director at EcoCeres Inc. and Vitalink Technology. He also has extensive experience in advising on multiple landmark cross-border M&A transactions over the past decade.
- Tam graduated from the University of Chicago with B.A. in Economics and M.A. in International Relations in 1998.
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Mr Matti LIEVONENChief Executive Officer- Mr. Matti Lievonen has taken the helm as Chief Executive Officer at EcoCeres in 2025, transitioning from his prior role as Executive Chairman, which he assumed in January 2024. With a rich tapestry of leadership experience and a keen strategic vision, Matti is well-positioned to lead EcoCeres as its CEO, charting the course for the company’s operational and strategic endeavors.
- Mr. Lievonen is a prominent and well-respected Finnish business executive known for his contributions to the energy sector with an illustrious career spanning several decades. Prior to joining EcoCeres, he is most recognized for his tenure as the CEO and President of Neste Corporation.
- Prior to joining Neste, Lievonen held various executive positions at Finnish UPM Biofore Corporation. He has also served on the board of directors for several organizations, including Chairman of Fortum Finnish Energy Company, SSAB, Vice Chairman Global steel company, Solvay global chemical company, and the Confederation of Finnish Industries.
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Mr Dannis POONEVP, Operation (Bio-Grease Utilisation)- Mr Poon has more than 25 years’ experience in the energy industry including Upstream E&P Operations, Project & Facility Management, Supply Chain Management and Trading Operation. He has especially extensive knowledge in the Renewable Energy and Fuels sector and related policies.
- He joined Towngas in 1997 and ECO New Energy Business in 2008, and is a key member of the Biomass Business Platform of EcoCeres.
- Mr Poon served as the Co-Chair (Asia) of the ISCC Technical Stakeholder Committee “Waste, Residues and Advanced Low Carbon Fuels” from 2019 to 2021. He is also a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong.
- Mr Poon graduated from the University of Hong Kong in the Engineering discipline and received an MBA at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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Mr Paul CHEUNGEVP, CFO- Mr Cheung joined EcoCeres as the Chief Financial Officer since Feb 2023. He is responsible for leading the company’s financial functions and teams, including budgeting, financial planning and analysis, accounting and reporting, corporate finance as well as tax and treasury.
- He has over 20 years of financial management experiences. Before joining EcoCeres, Mr. Cheung was a partner at Ernst & Young from 2011 to 2023 and held management position within the firm.
- Mr. Cheung is a Fellow of CPA Australia (FCPA) and serves as the Vice President of Northern China Managing Committee of CPA Australia. He is also a Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Information System Auditor.
- Mr Cheung received his Bachelor of Social Sciences degree at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He also holds a MBA degree concentrated in finance and accounting at the University of Rochester and a Master of Information Technology degree at the University of Newcastle.
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Mr Jeremy BAINESEVP, Commercial- Mr. Jeremy Baines joined EcoCeres as the Chief Commercial Officer in January 2024, leading change and driving growth of the company.
- Mr. Baines brings extensive experience and knowledge of the renewable energy industry, having worked in various senior roles in the rapidly expanding industry over the past two decades, achieving notable milestones in general management, trading, sales and customer origination, marketing and business development.
- Prior to joining EcoCeres, Baines was Executive Vice President – Customers, Trading, and Commercial Optimization at VARO Energy Group (“VARO”) and President of Neste US in Houston, Texas. Earlier in his career, he had various commercial and leadership roles in London, Brussels, Geneva and Houston.
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Dr. Tiffany WONGSVP, General Counsel- Dr. Wong has the overall responsibility for EcoCeres’ legal and compliance functions.
- Dr. Wong has been in the legal industry for over 20 years, specializing in a wide range of corporate finance and commercial legal work including M&A transactions; capital market transactions; corporate, commercial and regulatory advisory.
- Prior to joining EcoCeres, Dr. Wong was the former Head of Legal of the Greater China region of a Tokyo-listed multinational corporation. She practised law in leading international law firms including Linklaters and Baker & McKenzie in Hong Kong and Beijing.
- Dr. Wong is a Hong Kong Solicitor, admitted to practise in Hong Kong and England & Wales. She studied law at The University of Melbourne and The University of Hong Kong, and obtained Doctor of Business Administration degree from City University of Hong Kong. Dr. Wong has also been appointed as an Adjunct Professor of Department of Economics and Finance, City University of Hong Kong and was awarded Legal 500 General Counsel (GC) Powerlist Hong Kong 2024.
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Ms Jing MASVP, Human Resource- Jing joined EcoCeres as the Chief Human Resources Officer in April 2023. She is responsible for developing and implementing organization and talent strategy in support of sustainable growth of the company. She is dedicated to increasing the competitiveness of the company by optimizing employee engagement, retention, recruitment and overall satisfaction of the working environment.
- Before EcoCeres, Jing built and led the global HR team for Xiaomi International Business. Prior to this, she served in various international roles with Apple in different locations including California, US and Beijing, China. Previously, she accumulated her diversified HR expertise in Human Resources Management and Labor Relations with Lenovo and United Technologies Corporation.
- Jing holds a Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Law from Sichuan International Studies University. She is a certified Professional Integral Coach since 2017.
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Mr Ryan CHIUSVP, Tech & Engineering- Prior to becoming Chief Technology Officer of EcoCeres, Mr Chiu joined ECO New Energy Business in 2011 as a Management Trainee. He received extensive training in various functions/departments of Towngas and ECO Energy Business. He is a key member of the EcoCeres Biomass Business Platform.
- Mr Chiu oversees the development and management of the Company’s technology portfolio for Bio-Grease Utilization. He also oversees the engineering design activities of new CAPEX projects of the company.
- Mr Chiu is a Chartered Engineer of Engineering Council UK and a Chartered Member of Energy Institute and Institution of Engineering and Technology.
- Mr Chiu graduated from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology with BEng in Chemical Engineering and BBA in General Business Management. He received an MSc in Engineering Enterprise Management from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and MBA from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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Mr Kevin LeeSVP, Corporate Development & Strategy- Mr Kevin Lee joined EcoCeres as Senior Vice President – Corporate Development & Strategy since July 2024. He is responsible for driving the company’s aggressive growth agenda through strategy, investments and M&A. Mr Lee also leads the company’s comprehensive ESG program.
- Mr. Kevin Lee has over 20 years’ experience in industrial and chemicals industry. He is a specialist in clean energy with extensive experience in developing and executing market entry for renewables.
- Prior to joining Ecoceres, Kevin was Chief Commercial Officer for Honeywell’s Performance Materials & Technologies, Asia Pacific and Vice President of Strategic Marketing for Linde Asia Pacific. Kevin has held various board positions including Chairman of Yilan clean energy.
- Kevin holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering and Masters of Finance from University of NSW, Australia. He also completed his MBA at the Australian Graduate School of Management.